Charles R. Lord

Charles Richard Lord (April 4, 1931 – February 8, 1993) was an American intelligence official who was Deputy Director of the National Security Agency from 1986 to 1988 during which time he was the highest ranking civilian in the agency.[1]

Charles R. Lord
11th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
In office 9 July 1986 – 13 March 1988
Preceded by	Robert E. Rich
Succeeded by	Gerald R. Young
Personal details
Born	Charles Richard Lord April 4, 1931 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	February 8, 1993 (aged 61) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Joan P. Lord
Children	three
Alma mater	University of Michigan
Profession	intelligence consultant and official
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army

Biography

He was an alumnus of the University of Michigan, Denison University, the National War College and Army Language School.[2] He joined the NSA in 1958 as a cryptologist. With the NSA he also served in the capacities of Chief in Europe and as Chief of Staff and Deputy Director for Operations. He was a recipient of the Presidential Distinguished Executive Award and Department of Defense and National Intelligence Distinguished Service awards.[2]

In 1987, he assumed the vice presidency of E-Systems, a major contractor of the NSA.[3] He served in that position until his death from a cerebral hemorrhage in 1993.[2]

References

1. "Former Deputy Directors - NSA/CSS". Nsa.gov. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
2. HighBeam
3. Bamford, James (2007-12-18). Body of Secrets: Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency - James Bamford - Google Books. ISBN 9780307425058. Retrieved 2013-06-19 – via Google Books.